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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.63, 933.37 and 390.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.63, 933.37 and 390.82 is: 585.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.63 : 933.37 = 390.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.63/933.37 = 390.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.63x = 933.37 × 390.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.63x = 364,779.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,779.66/622.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.87

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